Does this have to be hard-wired with an Ethernet cable from a modem or router, or is it standalone, to relay an already existing wi-fi signal?
41667
It is indeed a standalone repeater. However you need to wire it to your router for setup...after that, it is stand alone
41668
This is designed to connect to an existing WIFI network. It will not work if connected to the network via an Ethernet cable.
41669
No, it does NOT have to be hard-wired. Is is standalone, amplifies, and relays the amplified signal. Make sure you place this wifi range booster so that the signal it receives from your wireless router is at least 70% signal strength or better--as the instructions indicate.
41670
It's a stand alone. Place anywhere as long as you have a 70 % wi-fi signal reaching it. You initially need to connect it to your pc then you can move it.
41671
It amplifies the wireless signal from a wireless router. Just plug it in to an outlet and it will extend the usable range of your router.
41672
It does not have to be hard wired. Matter of fact this model cannot be hard wired to router or modem. It works for me very well. Wall to wall signal on my dock, no direct line of sight. 5-star so far. Knock knock Murphy !!
41673
It picks your existing WiFi signal and extends the signal to areas not covered by the original. It has worked flawlessly and gives me a strong signal on my outdoor deck.
41674
To set-up it up you have to connect it using an ethernet cable to a computer that has a wifi connection. Once it is set-up, you unplug the cable and put it where ever you want it and it is then standalone.
41675
It is a standalone repeater. It just needs a good signal to work with. I think Amped recommends over 75% strength for maximum results. So it must be placed close enough to get that good signal. Mine is about 75 feet and two rooms away.
1978455
Yes. I've had very good luck using a powerline-type wi-fi extender. The unit just needs an Ethernet jack to connect to.
2227537
I am planning on putting two WiFi extenders in two different parts of the house. One part has its own separate wiring. Will this one still amplify the signal from the modem?
2140439
Yes works very. You plug in the Ethernet cable and power adpater to power and router or switch. Then run a ethernet cable to unit left side bottom i think and this powers up the unit
264131
If you plugged in both units and connected the smaller of the two units to your router with an ethernet cable then it should work. No setup was required for me once I understood the small one is wired to the router and the big one goes far away where I want the wifi coverage improved. I had done the opposite (big one wired to router and small one far away where I needed improved coverage). The other thing is to try different power outlets, and look at what the lights are telling you about signal strength coming to the remote unit.
1031310
NO! The ethernet router would need to be configured to accept a DSL signal; that isn'
377934
I'd use cat5 hardwire to your router firmware usually fails with wi-fi and it is basically useless if you don't update the firmware when asked. But mine is a couple of years old it may have changed since then.
2182838
You need to decide how you'll use it, as an 'extender' or an Ethernet port. It will 'talk' to the router in both modes (no hard connection). As an extender, any device within range will detect and be able to use it.
1738911
Ethernet is only if you are going to hard wire to the internet. Most people have a wireless modem and hook up their computer that way, thus no wire.
40145
Yes - I would go cable modem to wireless router then from router to switch all with an ethernet cable. This is how I have it setup on my network.
1099872
I have a similar setup working, but instead of using the ethernet connection on the modem, which most only have one, I use two ethernet connections on the back of the wireless router. One goes to a swich which drives 3 components and the other goes across to the opposite side of my house to a second switch driving 4 components. I am running computers, PS3, Wii, and 2 internet TV's with improved streaming speed and reliability than wireless.
507779
Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
779041
Well I have a linksys wireless router plugged into the modem. The modem does NOT send out a wireless signal it is just a cable internet modem so if you don't have a wireless router you won't be able to connect with the modem unless you plug an Ethernet cable into it.
1869240
As long as you have a compatible wireless router, it will pick up a wireless signal from it, no ethernet cable required.
1346995
Dave. Thanks for your input. It was thorough and cogent. I will follow your advice. I do have a stand alone Motorola modem supplied by ATT. i will still need the connection to my computer. Do I get a splitter so that I can have an output to both the computer and the wi-fi roouter?
693547
Correct. Set up using an ethernet connection to the router and then unplug and relocate. Does have to be used to extend a separate router and/or modem. The modem needs to be connected to the Cat5e. Hope that helps
844749
Yes, that is one of the design functions. Connect the cable modem to the coax cable at the wall, then use a CAT 5 or 5E cable to connect to the router.